Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences - Adjectives of Temperature

These adjectives describe the relative warmth or coolness of objects or environments, conveying attributes such as "hot", "warm", "cold", "freezing", etc.

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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences

freezing [adjective]

regarding extremely cold temperatures, typically below the freezing point of water

Ex: Animals sought shelter from the freezing cold in dens and burrows .

frozen [adjective]

turned into ice because of cold weather

Ex: The frozen river was safe for ice skating .

chilly [adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: They put on sweaters to combat the chilly night .

frigid [adjective]

extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness

Ex: The frigid climate of the Arctic made survival challenging for explorers .

cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

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cool [adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: The cool weather in the morning is perfect for jogging .

warm [adjective]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

Ex: The warm afternoon was perfect for a picnic in the park .

heated [adjective]

having a condition of high temperature, often causing discomfort or requiring cooling measures

Ex: The heated pavement radiated warmth long after the sun had set .

hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day .

scorching [adjective]

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

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sweltering [adjective]

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

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blistering [adjective]

regarding extremely hot temperatures, often causing discomfort or injury

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roasting [adjective]

regarding extremely hot temperatures, often causing discomfort or sweating

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boiling [adjective]

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
Adjectives of Taste	Adjectives of Smell	Adjectives of Sight	Adjectives of Color
Adjectives of Lightness	Adjectives of Darkness	Adjectives of Pattern	Adjectives of Smooth Texture
Adjectives of Rough Texture	Adjectives of Consistency	Adjectives of Temperature	Adjectives of Weather
Adjectives of Sound	Adjectives of Music	Adjectives of Food	Adjectives of Food Preparation